Orkshop Manager (Workshop Facilitator)
Are you passionate about empowering others through creativity and skill-building? We’re looking for a dedicated and dynamic Haven Workshop Facilitator to lead programs in upcycling, arts & crafts, weaving, sewing, and dyeing within a safe and supportive workshop environment.
In this rewarding role, you’ll work with prisoners who may be retired, neurodivergent, or facing challenges such as mental health issues or mobility limitations. You’ll guide up to 18 learners, fostering an inclusive space where they can build valuable skills, produce upcycled furniture, clothing, and handmade items for charity, and develop a sense of purpose.
What You’ll Do:
* Introduce new learners to the workshop, providing comprehensive training in Health & Safety, stock control, and tool and machinery usage.
* Assess and adapt training to meet each individual’s needs, ensuring an accessible and encouraging learning environment.
* Set work schedules, maintain quality standards, and support learners in achieving production goals.
* Guide prisoners through regular performance appraisals, using restorative practices to encourage personal growth, responsibility, and positive relationships.
* Perform health and safety checks, secure materials, and ensure all tools align with security standards.
* Track attendance, manage wages, and complete reports that contribute to each learner’s progress and accountability.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience in recycling or production work in a supervisory role.
* Strong organisational skills and familiarity with Health & Safety practices.
* Compassion and resilience to foster a rehabilitative work environment.
* Experience within a custodial or rehabilitative setting is a plus.
This role is to start in March 2025, please ensure you state your current notice period in your application
Working Hours:
This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week, with the following schedule:
* Four days per week: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
* One half-day per week: either 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Please note: This role will be known internally as Industries Instructor
Who We Are
Here at People Plus, we make a positive difference to people’s lives – every single day.
We are extremely proud to be a Silver accredited Investors in People organisation. This means that at PeoplePlus, the right principles are in place but more than that, it means our people and leaders are making active efforts to make sure that there’s real consistency and everyone in the organisation can feel the effects.
Our Benefits
* A paid PeoplePlus Life Event Day each year
* 25 days annual leave
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to online wellbeing centre
* Enhanced Wedding leave
* A paid volunteering day each year
* Enhanced Maternity scheme
* Sharesave, Refer a Friend, Holiday purchase and Pension schemes
* Life assurance
If you are interested in the role of Workshop Manager, please click Apply